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ZODIAC Clinical Trial Led by UT Health Science Center Professor Likely to Make Major Impact on Stroke Care

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Image courtesy of the UT Health Science Center milla1cf Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:16 February 15, 2024 — Research findings in a clinical trial led by a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center ’s College of Nursing are likely to dramatically change care and improve outcomes for patients suffering from acute stroke.

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Abstract WP77: Escape Room Stroke Challenge: Improving Stroke Code Competency and Comfort Levels among Nurses Using an Innovative Educational Tool

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP77-AWP77, February 1, 2025. Background:Strokes can occur anywhere in the hospital and stroke codes are not limited to dedicated stroke units. Despite this, most educational resources are focused on stroke-specific units rather than on all inpatient nursing areas.

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Abstract WP43: Improving Nurse Retention Through Orientation Restructuring, Planned Professional Development, and Leadership-Employee Support: One Unit’s Journey

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP43-AWP43, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Increasing RN turnover rates are a noteworthy and nuanced problem for many nurse leaders. Many of the RNs leaving the unit pursued critical care roles, and their knowledge was lost with their attrition.

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Abstract TP68: Streamlining Innovation: A Stroke of Genius in Education

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP68-ATP68, February 1, 2025. Background:A mandatory educational requirement for nurses and staff at designated stroke centers existed within a health system, but the process varied across sites.

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Abstract WP47: Creation of a Pediatric Stroke Alert Protocol

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP47-AWP47, February 1, 2024. Background:In 2021, our Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) in San Antonio (SA), Texas received 7 pediatric patients suffering from signs and symptoms of stroke. This would then prompt the activation of the Pedi ED Stroke Alert Protocol.

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Abstract WP86: Large Vessel Occlusion Intervention Pathway Decreasing Door to Puncture And Reperfusion Times

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP86-AWP86, February 1, 2025. Background:During continuous quality improvement review, multidisciplinary opportunities were identified to help improve the care of large vessel occlusion (LVO) patients across several departments within the study institution.

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Abstract WP111: Stroke Team Member Perspectives on Factors That Influence Hospital Door-to-Needle Time Performance: A Qualitative Analysis

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP111-AWP111, February 1, 2024. Background:Despite substantial to minimize ischemic stroke treatment delays, hospital door-to-needle (DTN) time variations persist. Common barriers included identifying stroke in triage, staff turnover, and inadequate stroke coordinator resources.